I wash all my fabric when I get it home unless it is strips, or a kit...
I even wash fat quarters...I learned that after a high priced fabric bled...
I use Niagra Spray starch...in a very nice scent.
I use a dry iron, spray the starch-as much as is needed to my liking.
I started using it primarily for Half square triangles and for my Accuquilt Go! cutter.
I had more accurate results that way.
However, I do not like the way the starch starts to make my hands feel. Can't describe it, just don't like it.
Also, I do not starch any fabric that will be put back onto the shelf for any great length of time due to the proteins in the starch...
Kirsten